Lake MacBride

The 900-acre Lake MacBride reservoir is located 10 miles north of Iowa City. The Coralville Reservoir and Iowa's largest state park, Lake MacBride State Park, are both located close to the lake. Together, these outdoor spaces add to Iowa City's extensive list of tourist attractions.

From Iowa City, it takes 30 minutes to get to Lake MacBride State Park. The state park is divided into two sections, each with a sizable campground for tents and RVs. Throughout much of the year, the park's multi-use pathways draw hikers, cyclists, and horseback riders. Additionally, throughout the winter, a lot of snowshoers and cross-country skiers visit the state park.

Lake MacBride State Park makes it simple to access the water. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the park offers a boat rental service. Additionally, open boat ramps invite people to bring their own boats. On the lake, any size boat is acceptable, but drivers must limit their speed to five miles per hour.

Near Lake MacBride and the Coralville Reservoir, public spaces abound, with Lake MacBride State Park just the beginning. Sugar Bottom, a great day-use area well-known for mountain biking and disc golf, is located south of the state park. A sizable campground is also present at Sugar Bottom, and it is frequently utilized in the summer.

Location: Johnson County, Iowa